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Upstate NYer Buys $10 Scratch-Off At Grocery Store Wins $3M
The New York Lottery has many scratch-off tickets to choose from. There are thousands and millions to win. You can spend anywhere from one to thirty dollars on a scratch-off ticket. The latest Capital Region lottery winner bought a ten-dollar scratch-off and cashed in big!. Which $10 New York Lottery...
Personnel changes made in Wbg. town government
WARRENSBURG | Two people have taken on two prominent positions in Warrensburg town government due to recent resignations. Doris Gargan of Chestertown is now serving as Warrensburg’s Accountant/Bookkeeper, and Joyce Reed has added the duties of Town Supervisor’s Confidential Secretary to her present work as Sewer & Water Collections Clerk.
Clover Pond Vineyard wins 11 medals at New York Wine Classic
GUILDERLAND — Less than a decade after starting their vineyard, Joyce and James Besha have won 11 medals at the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic competition. The annual competition, organized by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation, is independently judged by the Beverage Testing Institute. “We work...
NY weather: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Washington County Wednesday night
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 10:42 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 11:15 p.m. for Washington County. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 10:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Comstock, or 10 miles south of...
ALERT! This Nasty Virus Is Back New York State
Officials in portions of New York State are reporting that there has been an uptick in the amount of confirmed cases of a nasty virus. The summer is here and most people are spending time outdoors. Whether it is a backyard picnic, or camping and hiking, there are so many fun things to do when summer hits the Empire State. However, there are some dangers that you need to be aware of.
Lake George Land Conservancy Closes on Wiawaka Conservation Easement
Lake George, NY – On July 10, the Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) permanently protected 42 acres of forested land in the Town of Lake George through the purchase of a conservation easement from the Wiawaka Center for Women (Wiawaka). Under this conservation easement (CE), the land continues to...
King Neptune’s Becomes “The Anchor” Condominium Complex
Lake George Village’s first waterfront condominium complex, a conversion of King Neptune’s Pub, was unveiled July 12. “We’re really excited to have you take a look at the new Anchor condo complex. It’s one of a kind,” Sean Quirk, the developer and co-owner of the former night spot told the realtors who had assembled at the bottom of Kurosaka Lane for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Increased Risk of Isolated “Severe” Thunderstorms in Central New York
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Wednesday, July 24. Residents should be aware there could be hail, torrential downpours, and damaging winds whipping up this afternoon and evening. Areas that should be currently on alert include Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Madison, and Cortland County. Watch out...
Massive News For Hunters In Western New York
There is some big news from a local store this week that will no longer be selling New York State hunting licenses. The hunting season is only a few weeks away and across New York State, hunters are getting camps and deer stands ready.But before you head to the woods this fall, you will need a license.
Notable projects that have been killed in New York
Sometimes issues can live or die with a decision from one influential person. That was recently highlighted by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s halt to congestion pricing, but it’s not just governors who have that power. Politicians at all levels and even politically engaged citizens can almost single-handedly bring down projects that would have otherwise moved forward. Here are a few key New York City projects and the individuals who killed them.
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